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全球收割機器人市場 - 2023-2030Global Harvesting Robots Market - 2023-2030 |
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概述
2022年全球收割機器人市場規模達13.2億美元,預計2030年將達到33.3億美元,2023-2030年預測期間CAGR為12.25%。
全球農業領域不斷上升的勞動力成本和短缺正在推動對自動化的需求,這使得收割機器人成為應對這些挑戰的有吸引力的解決方案。機器人、人工智慧、機器學習和感測器技術的不斷進步正在增強收割機器人的能力。
這些改進使得機器更有效率、精確和適應性更強,能夠處理各種農作物和地形。 2023 年 8 月,收穫後機器人領域的 Wootzano Ltd. 宣布正式開設美國業務,並啟用了第一個 Avarai 機器人系統。
由於水果採摘的勞動密集性質,水果採摘機器人佔據了一半以上的市場。同樣,北美在收割機器人市場上佔據主導地位,佔據最大的市場佔有率。 2023 年 2 月,開發自主水果採摘機器人的 Advanced Farm Technologies Inc. 宣布正在擴大更多穀倉和製造空間來建造其設備。該公司最初是在加州戴維斯以南的農業地產上建造了三分之一的穀倉。
動力學
農業領域勞動力短缺加劇
由於農村人口向城市流動、勞動力老化等問題,農業勞動力短缺問題長期存在。根據世界銀行的數據,2022年農業就業人數佔總就業人數的27%,而2021年則下降至26%。為了減少該行業對體力勞動的依賴,由於收割等重要操作的工人短缺,人們對自動化和機器人技術越來越感興趣。
這些機器人比人類勞動力有許多優勢。他們可以不間斷地不知疲倦地工作,從而顯著減少收穫時間並有可能提高整體效率。此外,它們可以在各種天氣條件下運行,並且可以更精確地識別成熟的農產品,從而減少浪費並提高產量。
農業部門擴大採用自動化
農業領域擴大採用自動化是推動收割機器人市場成長的巨大催化劑。科技的不斷進步,特別是機器人技術、人工智慧和系統控制方面的進步,使得收割機器人變得更有效率、更獨特、更有適應性。
這些進步使機器人能夠執行以前依賴人類能力和決策技能的複雜任務。 2023 年 1 月,日本農業科技新創公司 AGRIST 在拉斯維加斯 2023 年消費性電子展 (CES) 上推出了一款智慧收割機器人。新型機器人「L」以毫米級的精度,透過層層樹葉來選擇成熟的辣椒進行收穫。
收割機器人成本高
收割機器人的高額費用仍然是其在農業領域廣泛使用和市場擴張的重大障礙。儘管這些機器人有很多優點,但許多農民和農業企業發現很難負擔購買、使用和維護它們所需的初始費用。對於中小型農場來說,購買收割機器人所需的初始成本可能過高。
開發成本、研究以及人工智慧驅動的機器學習演算法、專用感測器、堅固的機械和精確的操縱器等先進功能的結合顯著增加了這些機器人的整體成本。此外,這些機器人針對各種作物和地形的客製化和適應也增加了成本。
Overview
Global Harvesting Robots Market reached US$ 1.32 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 3.33 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 12.25% during the forecast period 2023-2030.
Escalating labor costs and shortages in the agricultural sector worldwide are driving the need for automation, making harvesting robots an attractive solution to offset these challenges. Continuous advancements in robotics, AI, machine learning, and sensor technologies are enhancing the capabilities of harvesting robots.
These improvements result in more efficient, precise, and adaptable machines capable of handling various crops and terrains. In August 2023, Wootzano Ltd., a company in the post-harvest sector of robotics announced the official opening of its US operations, with the first Avarai robotic system active.
Fruit Harvesting Robots account for over half of the market share due to the labor-intensive nature of fruit picking. Similarly, North America dominates the Harvesting Robots market, capturing the largest market share. In February 2023, Advanced Farm Technologies Inc., a firm that develops autonomous fruit-picking robots, declared that it is expanding more barns and manufacturing space to build its equipment. The company began with a third of a barn on agricultural property just south of Davis, California.
Dynamics
Rising Labor Shortage in the Agricultural Field
The labor shortage in the agricultural sector has long been a problem because of several issues, such as migration from rural to urban areas, and aging labor pools. According to the World Bank, in 2022, employment in agriculture was 27% of the total employment, whereas in 2021, it declined to 26%. To reduce the industry's reliance on manual labor, there is a growing interest in automation and robotics due to the shortage of workers for important operations like harvesting.
These robots offer numerous advantages over human labor. They can work tirelessly without breaks, reducing harvesting time significantly and potentially increasing overall efficiency. Additionally, they can operate in various weather conditions and can be more precise in identifying ripe produce, leading to less waste and higher-quality yields.
Increasing Adoption of Automation in the Agriculture Sector
The increasing adoption of automation inside the agricultural sector is a great catalyst propelling the increase of the harvesting robotic market. The continuous advancements in technology, especially in robotics, artificial intelligence, and system mastering, have made harvesting robots greater efficient, particular, and adaptable.
These advancements have enabled robots to carry out complex tasks previously reliant on human ability and decision-making skills. In January 2023, AGRIST, a Japanese agri-tech startup, unveiled an intelligence-powered harvesting robot at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. With millimeter accuracy, the new robot "L" selects peppers that are ripe for harvesting through layers of foliage.
High Cost Associated With Harvesting Robot
The high expense of harvesting robots continues to be a significant impediment to their broad use and market expansion in the agriculture industry. Even though these robots have many advantages, many farmers and agricultural enterprises find it difficult to afford the initial outlay needed to acquire, use, and maintain them. The initial cost required to purchase harvesting robots may be too much for small and medium-sized farms.
Development costs, research, and the incorporation of advanced features like AI-driven machine learning algorithms, specialized sensors, robust machinery, and precise manipulators significantly escalate the overall cost of these robots. Additionally, customization and adaptation of these robots for various crops and terrains add to their expense.
The global harvesting robots market is segmented based on type, operational capability, application, end-user and region.
Rising Demand for Automation in Fruit Harvesting
Fruit harvesting robots hold a significant share in the overall harvesting robot market. When harvesting, fruits frequently need to be handled carefully to preserve quality. Fruit harvesting robots can detect ripe fruits, evaluate their condition, and pick them precisely without damaging the produce since they are outfitted with sophisticated sensors and visual systems.
In November 2023, KUKA and the Upper Bavarian company Digital Workbench launched cooperation at Agritechnica, the world's premier agricultural trade show held in Hanover, Germany. The collaboration aims to provide a concrete product, a mobile harvesting robot that will aid fruit growers in the apple harvest.
North America's Adoption of Advanced Agricultural Technology
North America has an incredibly advanced agricultural region that embraces technology upgrades, especially within the U.S. and Canada. Large-scale farming operations inside the region, especially in the fruit, vegetable, and row crop sectors, are driving demand for automated and efficient solutions, which include harvesting robots, to enhance productivity and manage labor shortages.
In November 2023, a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant was given to WSU (Washington State University) researchers to increase the productivity of robotics used in automated apple harvesting. Researchers are working on a straightforward, inexpensive robot system with a fabric arm and a soft body. The design is intended to delicately harvest apples without endangering the trees, while also allowing the robot to respond quickly.
The market for harvesting robots was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Travel restrictions, social distancing measures, and worker safety concerns caused labor shortages in the agricultural industries as the virus spread over the world. This situation brought to light the weaknesses of conventional farming methods that mostly rely on physical labor. As a result, demand for harvesting robots increased dramatically.
But even with the increased demand, the pandemic presented challenges for the market for harvesting robots. Economic uncertainty combined with disruptions in the supply chains for necessary materials and components impacted manufacturing schedules and prevented certain robot manufacturers from increasing their production volumes. The production and deployment processes' temporary halt to expansion hindered the market's development. Furthermore, many agricultural firms experienced financial difficulties as a result of the economic depression brought on by the pandemic.
The war between Russia and Ukraine affected the market for harvesting robots in several ways. Globally, the violence and geopolitical tensions in the area had an impact on some industries, including technology and agriculture, as well as the global economy.
Economic instability was caused by geopolitical tensions. Trade disruptions, a decline in investor confidence, and currency value swings could have all resulted from uncertainty in the area. Potential investments in cutting-edge technologies like harvesting robots were discouraged by this economic volatility since companies had more hesitant to commit capital to such projects during shaky times.
By Operational Capability
The major global players in the market include Agrobot, Dogtooth Technologies Limited, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Certhon, Harvest CROO Robotics LLC, TORTUGA AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC, Harvest Automation, OCTINION, MetoMotion, Advanced Farms Technologies, Inc.
The global Harvesting Robots market report would provide approximately 61 tables, 58 figures and 201 Pages.
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